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Quito study abroad student overlooking the city at night from a circular look out

Quito

Ecuador

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Sit back, relax, and dream about everything that awaits when you study abroad in Quito.

Imagine exploring vibrant neighborhoods and admiring the beautiful colonial Spanish architecture that makes the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dive into the city’s tradition and varied influences and adventure to the equator in Mitad del Mundo where you can learn more about Ecuador’s indigenous people

Whether you’re practicing your Spanish, studying the environment in this biodiverse region, walking through the city’s street, or on a hike, the opportunities for adventure are endless when you study abroad in Quito.

Programs

Study Abroad

Quito - Area Studies & Language

Quito, Ecuador
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Calendar Year
Language prerequisites: 
4 semesters of college-level Spanish
Estimated Cost: 
$19,621Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Service Learning
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Study Abroad

Quito Direct Enrollment - Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Quito, Ecuador
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Calendar Year
Language prerequisites: 
5 semesters of college-level Spanish
Estimated Cost: 
$19,621Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Service Learning
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Group of Quito study abroad students at the equator
Study Abroad

Quito Summer - Environmental Studies

Quito, Ecuador
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,650Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Quito's Top Five

Stand on the Equator

Travel via bus to the place where the northern and southern hemispheres meet and stand at the middle of the Earth.

Wander Through Historic Old Town

Stroll the streets to get a feel for the city and see the historically charming architecture.

Climb a Volcano

Trek to the top of Volcano Pichincha just outside the city for beautiful views of Quito and its surrounding landscapes.

Try Authentic, Local Cuisine

From grilled plantains to freshly-squeezed juices, your taste buds will thank you.

Explore and Unwind in Itchimbia Park

This hilltop park is home to Quito's cultural center and offers running paths, picnic spots, and more for a relaxing day in the sun.

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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The Latest from Quito

Aug 20 11:55am
Quito

Fireside Chat with Fascinating Faculty: IES Abroad Quito's Dr. Hugo Valdebenito and the Biodiversity of Ecuador

Post by IES Abroad

In this installment of Fireside Chats with Fascinating Faculty, Gretchen Cook-Anderson, IES Abroad Associate Vice President, Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism, and Director of Diversity Recruitment and Advising, gathers with Dr. Hugo Valdebenito, IES Abroad Quito Professor. The two discuss his work, history, and the environmental climate and biodiversity of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. This Fireside Chat orients around conservation efforts and individual/collective responsibility to establishing and maintaining a sustainable environment in Ecuador.

Mar 22 5:25pm
Quito

A Light in the Fog

Post by Madison Kelly

We were sitting on the bus when we got the news. I’m sure everyone is sick of this by now, sick of hearing only about one thing, and I know I’m tired of thinking about it. So this blog post won’t mention that-which-will-not-be-named. Let’s just say, for unspecified reasons, our program was canceled, Ecuador had declared a state of emergency, and we were given 24 hours to leave the country or risk being trapped for months. It was a dramatic bus ride.

Mar 11 11:22am
Quito

Getting Around in Quito: Some Tips for Public Transportation

Post by Madison Kelly

Recently, a group of professors and advisors in study abroad departments from various universities in the United States came to visit Quito. They were here to see what our program is really like, so they can advise students better in the future, and they were able to sit in on classes, take a tour, and eat dinner with some of us at our homes here.

Feb 20 5:25pm
Quito

Ten Minutes to Sunset

Post by Madison Kelly

Counting down the minutes to sunset on an Ecuadorian beach.

Jan 30 10:24am
Quito

My First Day Trips in Ecuador: Graffiti and Lagoons!

Post by Madison Kelly

On my way to class every day, I pass by dozens, maybe hundreds, of works of graffiti and street art. Quito is an amazing city, with so much to look at, so I hardly ever glanced at the words, names, and designs that covered almost every available wall. I’ve never known anything about street art, so even when I did notice one piece in particular, my thoughts were mostly limited to, cool, a big snake or wow, those letters sure are big. 

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